US Navy USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship Final Mission To Los Angeles California To Be Used As A Museum
- This World War II battleship, called The Big Stick of the U.S. Navy, began the first leg of its final mission Thursday, departing a mothball mooring in Suisun Bay, Calif., toward a new home as a museum in Los Angeles.
The Iowa, which represents the peak of naval military power in an era from Franklin Roosevelt to George H.W. Bush, was nudged by tugs from its decade-long spot amid the Navy's fleet of retired ships.
In a carefully timed maneuver, the ship towed at a seasonal extreme high tide, the only way short of dredging that would allow the ship to pass beneath three bridges, one of which didn't exist when it was sent to storage in 2001.
The Iowa, the lead ship of its class of the biggest, fastest and most powerful battleships ever to sail, is also the last battleship to find a permanent spot for retirement. Its sister ships are museums: the Missouri, at Pearl Harbor; the Wisconsin, in Norfolk, Va., and the New Jersey, in Camden, N.J. The Navy no longer has battleships in its fleet.
The Iowa traveled about 5 miles through shallow shoals to the Port of Benicia docks.
After an overnight stop, the Iowa is to be towed today to a pier at Richmond, Calif., where it will undergo an exterior scraping, including the hull, and repainting.
When that work is finished in January, it will be towed down the California coast to the Port of Los Angeles, where the city has provided a permanent spot for use as a museum and, it is hoped, tourist anchor for future waterfront development.
The Iowa, in retirement since 1990, was one of the scores of ships that are anchored and rusting in Suisun Bay, a shallow northern extension of San Francisco Bay. The federal government has reached agreement with environmental groups, which contend the ghost fleet is a toxic waste site, to remove the ships over several years. Most are to be towed away and cut up for scrap.
The USS Iowa had a storied history in World War II, Korea and more recent conflicts, but is perhaps best known today for the 1989 explosion of its No. 2 gun turret that killed 47 sailors and sparked a long, disputed inquiry into the cause.
After first blaming one of the dead sailors for deliberately causing the blast, the Navy was forced by Congress to reopen its investigation. Evidence of the potential for an accidental gunpowder explosion led the Navy to reverse its finding and apologize to the sailor's family.
Veterans who served on the ship hope it will be remembered for other reasons.
The Iowa has nine 16-inch, 50-caliber guns, capable of firing shells weighing a ton or more for 20 miles, in three, three-gun turrets. Kent said its speed, firepower and special angled armor were achievements at the time unmatched by other nations.
The Iowa was commissioned in February 1943 and deployed to the Atlantic and then the Pacific. President Franklin Roosevelt traveled on it en route to a conference with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin.
The ship weighs 45,000 tons, is 887 feet long and 108 feet wide. It could travel at up to 38 mph and displaces 38 feet of water, leaving only inches to spare in parts of Thursday's journey.
Battleship U.S.S Iowa, Port Of Los Angeles
USS Iowa (BB-61) is the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of the 29th state. Owing to the cancellation of the Montana-class battleships, Iowa is the last lead ship of any class of United States battleships and was the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
During World War II, she carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to Mers El Kébir, Algeria, en route to a crucial 1943 meeting in Tehran with Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Britain and Josef Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union. She has a bathtub—an amenity installed for Roosevelt, along with an elevator to shuttle him between decks. When transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1944, Iowa shelled beachheads at Kwajalein and Eniwetok in advance of Allied amphibious landings and screened aircraft carriers operating in the Marshall Islands. She also served as the Third Fleet flagship, flying Adm. William F. Halsey's flag at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. During the Korean War, Iowa was involved in raids on the North Korean coast, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the mothball fleet. She was reactivated in 1984 as part of the 600-ship Navy plan and operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets to counter the recently expanded Soviet Navy. In April 1989, an explosion of undetermined origin wrecked her No. 2 gun turret, killing 47 sailors.
The Iowa was decommissioned for the last time in the year 1990, and was initially stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1995. She was reinstated from 1999 to 2006 to comply with federal laws that required retention and maintenance of two Iowa-class battleships. In 2011 USS Iowa was donated to the Los Angeles–based non-profit Pacific Battleship Center and was permanently moved to Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles in 2012, where she was opened to the public as the USS Iowa Museum.
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A Tour Inside USS Iowa Battleship
Take a tour of the USS Iowa (BB-61) anchored at the Port of Los Angeles.
USS Iowa is the lead ship of her class of battleships and was the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. She also served as Admiral Halsey's flagship for the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay.
Iowa was decommissioned for the last time in October 1990 after 19 total years of active service and was initially stricken from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) in 1995.
Battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) passing under Golden Gate bridge for her final voyage to LA. 05 26 2012
Battleship Iowa (BB-61) passing under Golden Gate bridge last time 05 26 2012.
Best Of The Best - USS Iowa (BB-61)
USS Iowa, lead ship of a class of 45,000-ton battleships, was built at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. Commissioned in February 1943, she spent her initial service in the Atlantic and carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt to and from Casablanca, Morocco, in November 1943. Early in January 1944, Iowa steamed to the Pacific, where she took part in the Marshalls Campaign later in that month and in February. From then until the end of 1944, she was actively involved in raids against Japanese facilities and campaigns to capture the Marianas, the Palaus and Leyte, including participation in the Battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf.
After overhaul in early 1945, Iowa returned to the western Pacific for the Okinawa campaign and the final operations against Japan. She was present in Tokyo Bay during the formal surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945. She returned to the United States later in that month and operated with the Pacific Fleet until she was decommissioned in March 1949.
The Korean War brought Iowa back into active service. She was recommissioned in August 1951 and made a combat deployment to Korean waters in April-October 1952, during which time she served as Seventh Fleet flagship. Upon return to the U.S., she was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet. Over the next several years, Iowa made several European cruises and was present for the International Naval Review in Hampton Roads, Virginia, in June 1957. She was decommissioned in February 1958.
After two and a half decades in mothballs, Iowa was modernized under the 1980s defense buildup and recommissioned in April 1984. She went to European waters in 1985, 1986 and 1987-88, with the latter cruise continuing into the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. A fire in her second sixteen-inch gun turret killed 47 crewmen on 19 April 1989, but Iowa was still able to deploy to Europe and the Mediterranean Sea in mid-year. Turret two remained unrepaired when she decommissioned for the last time in October 1990. USS Iowa is presently part of the Reserve Fleet.
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USS Iowa - Welcome to Los Angeles
Battleship Iowa is towed to her new home in the harbor of Los Angeles and the two brigantines Exy and Irving Johnson of the Los Angeles Maritime Institute are leading the parade. Dozens of sailing and motor boats, fire boats,police and Coast Guard vessels are are escorting her to her new home in San Pedro. Starting July 7, 2012 she will open to the public as a museum .
Battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) launched - 27 August 1942
USS Iowa, lead ship of a class of 45,000-ton battleships, was built at the New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York. Commissioned in February 1943, she spent her initial service in the Atlantic and carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt to and from Casablanca, Morocco, in November 1943. Early in January 1944, Iowa steamed to the Pacific, where she took part in the Marshalls Campaign later in that month and in February. From then until the end of 1944, she was actively involved in raids against Japanese facilities and campaigns to capture the Marianas, the Palaus and Leyte, including participation in the Battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf.
After overhaul in early 1945, Iowa returned to the western Pacific for the Okinawa campaign and the final operations against Japan. She was present in Tokyo Bay during the formal surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945. She returned to the United States later in that month and operated with the Pacific Fleet until she was decommissioned in March 1949.
The Korean War brought Iowa back into active service. She was recommissioned in August 1951 and made a combat deployment to Korean waters in April-October 1952, during which time she served as Seventh Fleet flagship. Upon return to the U.S., she was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet. Over the next several years, Iowa made several European cruises and was present for the International Naval Review in Hampton Roads, Virginia, in June 1957. She was decommissioned in February 1958.
After two and a half decades in mothballs, Iowa was modernized under the 1980s defense buildup and recommissioned in April 1984. She went to European waters in 1985, 1986 and 1987-88, with the latter cruise continuing into the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. A fire in her second sixteen-inch gun turret killed 47 crewmen on 19 April 1989, but Iowa was still able to deploy to Europe and the Mediterranean Sea in mid-year. Turret two remained unrepaired when she decommissioned for the last time in October 1990. USS Iowa is presently part of the Reserve Fleet.
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USS IOWA Departs — From Port To Pacific
Watch the journey of USS IOWA in Mothball Fleet to opening as a museum at:
The Battleship USS Iowa departs Richmond, CA, for Los Angeles after nearly seven months of restoration efforts. Margin Boards were pulled up, paint was chipped, paint was applied, life was brought back to electrical systems, and guests from San Francisco's Bay Area previewed a wonderful museum they let slip through their fingers.
02:09 Final Preparations
04:49 News Conference
06:38 We're On Our Way To L.A.
07:37 She's On Her Way
09:06 Final Escorts (Bell Huey Helicopter, Dolphins, Boats)
11:54 The Pacific Ocean Welcomes Back The Iowa
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Many thanks to the WW-II tug Mazapeta for escorting the Iowa that day:
Many thanks to the United States Navy, California's Senators & Congressional representatives who had the Iowa towed to California from Rhode Island, the State Of Iowa, sponsors, plank owners, contractors, staff, apprentices, and volunteers for their support.
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US Navy USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship Final Mission To Los Angeles California To Be Used As A
- This World War II battleship, called The Big Stick of the U.S. Navy, began the first leg of its final mission Thursday, departing a
Turret Crawl Battleship Iowa BB61
This video is shot and produced by Kert VanderMeulen for Pacific Battleship Center, San Pedro, CA BB61 Battleship Iowa, NOT by me.
US Navy USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship Final Mission To Los Angeles California To Be Used As A
- This World War II battleship, called The Big Stick of the U.S. Navy, began the first leg of its final mission Thursday, departing a
A Quick Look At The Battleship USS Iowa
The USS Iowa (BB-61) was the first battleship of the U.S. Navy, and in 1943 carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to a meeting with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin. She was decommissioned for the last time in October 1990, and is now berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.
Film Credits: SPC Derek Sherwood, SPC Benjamin Soler, and SSG Ronald Widerberg
US Navy Battleship USS Iowa BB 61 Richmond CA 1/13/2012 being prepared for trip to Los Angeles
US Navy Battleship USS Iowa BB 61 Richmond CA 1/13/2012 being prepared for trip to Los Angeles
US Navy Battleship USS Iowa BB 61 Richmond CA 1/13/2012 being prepared for trip to Los Angeles
US Navy Battleship USS Iowa BB 61 Richmond CA 1/13/2012 being prepared for trip to Los Angeles
BATTLESHIP USS IOWA BB-61 A LOOK BACK
A look at the life of one of the worlds greatest Battleships USS IOWA and it's huge 16 gun's
USS IOWA (BB-61) — A Glimpse Of What Is In Store For Los Angeles
A couple of months ago, the Battleship Iowa (BB-61) was brought out of the Mothball Fleet to begin preparations to go on display in Los Angeles (San Pedro). The work will take some time but a glimpse of what Los Angeles has in store that can be seen in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in the form of BB-63, the USS Missouri.
Watch the journey of USS IOWA in Mothball Fleet to opening as a museum at:
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Many thanks to all involved.
USS Iowa. BB61 Welcomes the USS America
USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship - Self Tour
During Easter break we took the kids to visit the USS Iowa BB-61 Battleship in San Pedro. Honestly, they did not want to go but once there, they loved it! Built in 1940, the USS Iowa served in WWII, the Korean War and Cold War. Stacked with large guns that accurately fired and heavy armor with speed, ensured three commissionings totaling 20 years of active duty in the Naval Reserve. If you visit, go on a cool day because it gets hot! No air flow as you tour the interior. Definitely amazing, surreal and worth the visit! Watching the nearby cargo being stacked on the ships was pretty cool too.
USS Iowa (BB-61) Battleship
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Battleship Main Gun Operation and Firing
U.S. Navy Training Film on loading and firing the Iowa Class 16/50 caliber Mark 7 Guns.
The USS Iowa guns are 66.6 feet (20 m) long—50 times their 16-inch (406 mm) bore, or 50 calibers, from breechface to muzzle. Each gun weighed about 239,000 pounds (108,000 kg) without the breech, or 267,900 pounds (121,517 kg) with the breech. They fired projectiles weighing from 1,900 to 2,700 pounds (850 to 1,200 kg) at a maximum speed of 2,690 feet per second (820 m/s) with a range of up to 24 miles (39 km). At maximum range the projectile spent almost 1½ minutes in flight. Each turret required a crew of 79 men to operate. The turrets themselves cost US$1.4 million each. The D839 propellant (smokeless powder) grain used for full charges issued for this gun was 2 inches long (5.08 cm), 1 inch in diameter (2.54 cm) and had seven perforations, each 0.060 inches in diameter (0.152 cm) with a web thickness range of 0.193 to 0.197 inches (0.490 to 0.500 cm) between the perforations and the grain diameter. A maximum charge consists of six silk bags (thence the term bag gun), each filled with 110 pounds of propellant.
USS Iowa (BB-61) is the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named in honor of the 29th state. Owing to the cancellation of the Montana-class battleships, Iowa is the last lead ship of any class of United States battleships and was the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
During World War II, she carried President Franklin D. Roosevelt across the Atlantic to Mers El Kébir, Algeria, en route to a crucial 1943 meeting in Tehran with Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Britain and Josef Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union. She has a bathtub—an amenity installed for Roosevelt, along with an elevator to shuttle him between decks. When transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1944, Iowa shelled beachheads at Kwajalein and Eniwetok in advance of Allied amphibious landings and screened aircraft carriers operating in the Marshall Islands. She also served as the Third Fleet flagship, flying Adm. William F. Halsey's flag at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. During the Korean War, Iowa was involved in raids on the North Korean coast, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the mothball fleet. She was reactivated in 1984 as part of the 600-ship Navy plan and operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets to counter the recently expanded Soviet Navy. In April 1989, an explosion of undetermined origin wrecked her No. 2 gun turret, killing 47 sailors.
Iowa was decommissioned for the last time in the year 1990, and was initially stricken from the Naval Vessel Register in 1995. She was reinstated from 1999 to 2006 to comply with federal laws that required retention and maintenance of two Iowa-class battleships. In 2011 USS Iowa was donated to the Los Angeles–based non-profit Pacific Battleship Center and was permanently moved to Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles in 2012, where she was opened to the public as the USS Iowa Museum.
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